Safety-oriented Forklift Operator knowledgeable about proper handling of heavy machinery, pallet jacks, cherry pickers and forklifts. Works well independently and as part of team. Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator
Webstrant
Durant, OK
09.2014 - 06.2022
Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using [Skill] and [Technique].
Received cargo by lifting and moving it using hand trucks and pallet jacks.
Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
Equipment Operator
Texoma Clean Up
Durant, Oklahoma
01.2006 - 08.2014
Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
Maintained and cleaned equipment after each job and inspected.
Communicated with ground team members and fellow operators to prevent safety hazards and keep materials moving.
Used forklifts, hand trucks, scissor lifts and other equipment to move materials around work sites and organized according to need.
Maximized equipment and personnel protection by identifying and avoiding hazards such as utility lines.
Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports.
Met project demands consistently through careful and consistent operation of heavy equipment.
Strictly adhered to company safety procedures, noticeably decreasing job site accidents.
Placed tools and job site machinery in locked areas and secured location at end of each shift.